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DC Spotlight March 25, 2026 – Superman vs Spider-Man, Green Lantern #600 and Superboy Prime Takes Over

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Jace and Rocky break down ten DC titles for the week of March 25, 2026, including the DC/Marvel crossover Superman vs. Spider-Man, a nearly 100-page anthology featuring multiple creative teams with stories including Superman and Spider-Man teaming up against Brainiac and Doctor Octopus. The Flash #31 from Ryan North and Gavin Guidry introduces a storyline where civilians deliberately put themselves in danger to be rescued on camera for money, while Detective Comics from Tom Taylor and Pete Woods explores Batman’s early years and introduces the mysterious figure Prion tied to Gotham’s past . Justice League Unlimited #17 by Mark Waid and Clayton Henry serves as an epilogue to recent events, with heroes and villains receiving visions after Omega Energy is redistributed and the League debating amnesty . Superman #36 from Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora focuses on Superboy Prime stepping in during Clark’s absence, taking a job at a place you might not expect while Manchester Black reappears. Harley Quinn #60 by Elliott Kalan and Carlos Olivares begins a new arc with Harley adopting a darker, Batman-inspired approach while dealing with recent trauma. Green Lantern #600, written by Jeremy Adams with additional stories by Ron Marz, highlights Kyle Rayner with multiple stories including updated origins and a present-day focus on his role as a Lantern . The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Kane Mystery #2 by Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips continues the pulp-inspired investigation as Ezra connects a missing museum artifact to a missing night watchman. Absolute Martian Manhunter #9 by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez advances the story with John Jones gaining more agency as the White Martian threat grows. Absolute Wonder Woman #18 by Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman features a confrontation between Diana and Zatanna, revealing Zatanna’s father and escalating the conflict with Veronica Cale . The discussion also touches on how these releases fit within DC All In and the evolving direction of the DC Universe, along with collected edition releases, overall rankings, and individual picks for Books of the Week.

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Is the Next King Possessed? | Exorcism at Buckingham Palace Review

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Jace takes a look at the first issue of The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace from writer Hannah Rose May, artist Kelsey Ramsey, colorist Heather Breckel and letterer Joe Troutman, discussing how the series builds on the ideas introduced in The Exorcism at 1600 Penn while shifting tone toward a more character-focused and atmospheric approach. The episode covers the setup involving a tragedy at sea that leaves the British royal line in crisis, the introduction of Theo as the reluctant heir to the throne, and the growing suggestion of a malevolent entity tied to the Belmont family that may be influencing his behavior. Jace also examines the pacing differences compared to the previous series, the use of horror elements alongside themes of duty, addiction and public pressure, and how the depiction of the monarchy and media attention adds a grounded layer to the supernatural story. The discussion includes thoughts on Ramsey’s textured and visceral art style, how it supports the tone of the narrative, and why the issue presents a compelling foundation for the series moving forward.

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From Disney Layoff to Kickstarter Success – Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol with Chris Yates

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Jace of sits down with Chris Yates to talk about his creator-owned project Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol, a Kickstarter campaign centered on a mech vs kaiju story with a strong focus on the relationship between two brothers. Chris shares his background working in entertainment, including his time at Disney and in IP development, and how that experience eventually led him to pursue his own storytelling. The conversation covers the origins of the project, its thematic focus on grief, identity, and family, and the decision to prioritize character over traditional genre exposition. They also discuss collaborating with artist Simone Ragazzoni, assembling a lineup of variant cover artists, structuring the Kickstarter campaign with fulfillment in mind, and what it’s like transitioning from supporting other creators to launching a project of his own.

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DC Spotlight March 18 2026: Jon Kent Returns… For Good? | Deathstroke #1 & Wonder War Begins

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Jace and Rocky return with their weekly DC Spotlight for the week of March 18, 2026, breaking down Superman Unlimited #11 with the surprise return of a younger Jon Kent through fifth-dimensional interference while the older version takes on a new identity and costume, raising the question of whether both versions can exist going forward and what that means for the character long term, along with Deathstroke #1 as part of DC’s Next Level initiative where Slade Wilson is pulled out of retirement for a brutal opening mission that sets the tone and hints at enemies who know far more about him than they should, while Wonder Woman #31 set in a possible future during the Wonder War where the Matriarch has wiped out the Justice League as a plan involving the Godkiller sword plays out alongside a key betrayal and an ultimate sacrifice before Diana arrives on the final page. They also discuss End of Life #2 as Eddie Stallion’s story continues to balance sharp humor with underlying tragedy through his small-town return, strained relationship with his father, and the fallout from his past catching up to him as another assassin is sent his way. Absolute Flash #13 kicks off a new arc with a stronger focus on Wally West gaining agency as Mirror Master enters the picture and the series continues to define this version of his powers and world. Lobo #1 delivers exactly what you would expect with a bounty gone wrong escalating into a larger intergalactic situation, Catwoman #85 returns Selina to Gotham for a Falcone-connected heist that leans into the crime side of the character, and Nightwing #136 shifts into a more supernatural direction with a mystery tied to a possible witch-like presence as Blüdhaven expands. Batman Superman World’s Finest #49 brings in the Crime Syndicate in a story that feels more like a setup for what’s coming next, while New Titans #33 centers on a Groundhog Day-style loop for Nightwing and Batwoman #1 revisits Kate Kane’s dynamic with her sister while introducing a Darkseid-connected cult element. The guys also cover the week’s reprints and collected editions before wrapping up with their full rankings and picks for Book of the Week.

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DC Spotlight March 11, 2026

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Jace and Rocky break down a busy week of DC releases in DC Spotlight for the week of March 11, 2026, discussing nine titles in detail while also touching on the surge of speculation driving more fans into comic shops and sharing thoughts on the recently released Lanterns trailer and what it could mean for the future of DC television. The episode covers Bleeding Hearts #2 from the Vertigo imprint by Dennis Camp and Stipan Morian, which continues its unique zombie story told through shifting perspectives; Morgan Hampton’s Green Lantern Corps #14 as Guy Gardner deals with the psionic entities and a mission that sends a mixed team of Lanterns into Manhunter territory while Jon Stewart confronts Parallax; Sirens: Love Hurts #2 by Tini Howard and Babs Tarr featuring the complicated dynamics between Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Black Canary; Supergirl #11 by Sophie Campbell as Kara faces the mysterious Black Flame in Kandor while Boy Thunder finally enters the story; Emperor Aquaman #15 by Jeremy Adams and John Timms where Arthur returns from the Blue in a powerful new form; Absolute Batman #18 from Scott Snyder that continues the Seventh Kingdom storyline while revealing deeper connections between Martha Wayne and the Court of Owls; Absolute Green Lantern #12 by Al Ewing which expands the strange mythology of the Absolute Universe as Hal Jordan, Jo Mullein and others face Hector Hammond and encounter Tomar-Re; Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #4 from Erica Henderson exploring the complicated relationship between the two Gotham antiheroes; and Action Comics #1096 by Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge kicking off the Search for Superman storyline as Superboy deals with a bizarre cause-and-effect anomaly with help from Booster Gold, Martian Manhunter and Mary Marvel. Jace and Rocky also highlight the collected editions hitting shelves this week, including Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol. 8, the massive Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps War Compendium, DC Finest: The Flash – The Fastest Man Alive, Catwoman: The New 52 Omnibus, Flinch: The Complete Collection and Supergirl: The Bizarro Girl, before wrapping up the show with their weekly rankings of the books discussed.

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DC Spotlight March 4, 2026

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The DC Spotlight for the week of March 4th, 2026 arrives a little later than usual as Jace returns from a work conference to break down a smaller slate of ten DC titles alongside Rocky, although the shops were packed thanks to a massive wave of reprints for Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman and Absolute Wonder Woman. The episode kicks off with thoughts on Absolute Flash #12 as Jeff Lemire wraps the first year of Wally West’s story, followed by a standout issue of Absolute Superman #17 from Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra that reinforces why the title continues to be one of the strongest books in the Absolute line. The guys also dive into Batman #7 as Matt Fraction introduces a very different take on the Joker, discuss the improving momentum of Batman/Static Beyond #4, debate the direction of Cassandra Cain’s powers in Batgirl #17, and praise the continued brilliance of James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martinez Bueno on Nice House by the Sea #8. On the DC All-In side, JSA #17 continues Year One, Chapter Five, and the conversation also touches on the issue’s backup, “The Search for the Spectre” Prelude Part One, with Stargirl and Atom Smasher rejoining the action ahead of what might be the more exciting next phase for the book. Other titles covered include Poison Ivy #42 with Pamela Isley now serving as mayor of Gotham, the Elseworlds story Batman/Green Arrow: The Question – Arcadia #3 with a surprising Batman vs Green Arrow Battle and the finale of Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson’s event series DC KO #5, which brings the Omega Tournament to a close while setting the stage for what may be an “Absolute Crisis” in the future. As always, the episode wraps up with the hosts’ full weekly rankings and a rundown of notable DC collected editions and reprints hitting stores

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New History of The DC Universe: The Dakota Incident & Green Lantern Corps Spotlight with Morgan Hampton

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Jace of The Comic Source welcomes returning creator Morgan Hampton back to the show to talk about two of his biggest recent DC projects: Green Lantern Corps and The New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident. The conversation begins with Hampton’s path onto Green Lantern Corps—how an original pitch evolved into an ongoing, what he learned co-writing with Jeremy Adams, and how he approaches the series with a “Star Trek” structure that spotlights different Lanterns while advancing a larger season-long arc. Hampton also breaks down the creation of the villain Enquar, including how a small gag from issue #1 turned into a major story element, and discusses pulling in legacy threads like Fatality while setting up the next arc focused on Guy Gardner, with Green Lantern Corps #14 highlighted as a strong jumping-on point ahead of its March 11 release. The second half dives into the making of The Dakota Incident with collaborators Nicholas Draper-Ivey, Stephanie Williams, and Joseph Illidge, including the team’s goal of integrating Milestone into DC canon with clear intentionality, Mark Waid’s consultation, the writer’s room process for dividing chapters, and the huge real-world response—sell-outs, online discussion, the early DC Universe Infinite leak, and Hampton’s LA signing with Dennis Cowan at The Comic Den—before closing with where to follow Hampton online

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Ultimate Wolverine, Ultimate Impact: Reborn, Brutal Dark & MORE with Chris Condon

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On this episode of The Comic Source, Jace welcomes returning writer Chris Condon for a conversation that begins with the launch of Brutal Dark for DC’s revived Vertigo line, including how the project evolved from earlier iterations into its current form, the pulpy crime-noir and supernatural influences behind Ezra Cain’s world, and the collaborative storytelling approach Condon shares with artist Jacob Phillips, plus a reminder to pre-order Brutal Dark #2 ahead of its March 25 release. The discussion then shifts to Image Comics’ News From the Fallout now collected in trade, looking back on the book’s creative risks, the use of back matter and design elements, the team’s celebration event, and future possibilities for additional time-period stories with Jeffrey Allan Love. Condon also talks about his time on Marvel’s Ultimate Wolverine, what it has meant to write the character, how the series evolved from its original plan, and teases what’s ahead with Ultimate Impact: Reborn arriving May 20, including the process of building new characters and exploring the Ultimate Universe’s Negative Zone, before also previewing his upcoming Darth Vader project and how he’s approaching the character’s “hammer” presence and tone. The interview also covers the newly announced Image series Of The Earth (also out May 20), an eco-horror neo-noir story co-written with Andrew and brought to life by Charlie Adlard with colors by Pip Martin and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, before closing with reflections on fan response to Condon’s Green Arrow finale, a brief update on That Texas Blood, and where listeners can follow more behind-the-scenes work via the Condon/Phillips Patreon and newsletter.Throughout the episode, Condon shares insight into collaboration, tone, creative risk-taking, and the balance between independent and Big Two storytelling.

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DC Spotlight February 25, 2026

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Jace and Rocky team up once again for their DC Spotlight episode covering the week of February 25, 2026, breaking down twelve DC titles while noting that a separate show will dive into the major ComicsPro news surrounding Absolute and Next Level announcements. In Harley Quinn #59, the conversation centers on Harley’s first official date with Althea Klang, how the issue plays from both a character and market perspective, and whether this chapter could become a meaningful key moving forward. Detective Comics #1106 brings “The Courage That Kills” to a close, prompting discussion about Tom Taylor’s thematic focus on fear, Bruce Wayne’s role in the resolution, and the future potential of the Lion as a long-term Batman adversary. Justice League Unlimited #16 ties into DC KO with Air Wave leading a secondary squad against Neuron, leading to thoughts on sacrifice, heroism, and how essential the chapter feels to the larger event. Green Lantern #32 takes Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris to Paris for a Valentine’s-themed story that blends romance with mythology expansion, as Jeremy Adams introduces new layers to the Star Sapphire lore and deepens Hal and Carol’s relationship. Absolute Wonder Woman #17 sparks strong reactions with the reveal behind Zatanna’s condition, an intense clash with Giganta and Cheetah, and the arrival of a mysterious magical threat, reinforcing why the Absolute line continues to resonate. Absolute Martian Manhunter #9 continues its cerebral, color-driven psychological storytelling, with reflections on how the narrative may read more cohesively in collected form as it builds toward its conclusion. The Flash #30 wraps “Impulse Control,” revisiting Crisis-era imagery and examining Bart Allen’s role in a chapter that connects emotionally to DC KO while dividing opinions on execution. Superman #35 stands out for its focus on Superboy-Prime, Saturn Girl’s powerful moment, and developments that directly set the stage for DC KO #5 while teasing the upcoming “Reign of the Superboys.” Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #7 delivers large-scale monster action and an open-ended conclusion that suggests the crossover may not be finished. The New History of the DC Universe – The Dakota Incident reframes Milestone continuity within DC history, opening the door for Dakota City’s heroes to take a larger role moving forward. The Batman: Second Knight #3 leans into its Golden Age atmosphere, exploring Bruce Wayne’s engagement and a meaningful exchange between Batman and Superman. Finally, The Peril of the Brutal Dark and Ezra Kane Mystery #1 launches the new Vertigo era with a pulpy 1940s mystery involving the Anvil of Hephaestus, drawing praise for its immersive tone and noir sensibility. Rankings, variant cover highlights, facsimiles, and collected editions round out a week that the guys describe as uneven in spots but still reflective of a strong overall period for DC.

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DC Spotlight February 18, 2026

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Jace returns with Rocky from Comic Boom! for a Comic Boom/Comic Source DC Spotlight covering the week of February 18, 2026, with eight books on the docket and a discussion that includes market chatter around Absolute Batman’s continued momentum, the first appearance of Absolute Poison Ivy in Absolute Batman #17, and Scott Snyder’s teased Absolute Batman #20 “R” cover and what it could signal. The episode breaks down Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #48 launching an Earth-3 Crime Syndicate arc (including an Owlman-focused origin angle, Ultraman design talk, and a late reveal that sets up “Escape From Earth-3”), Catwoman #84 bringing Selina back to Gotham with Falcone waiting and plenty of setup, Superman Unlimited #10 continuing “Die Laughing” with the Prankster dynamic and Slott’s kryptonite workaround, Nightwing #135 closing out “Cirque du Cin” with Zanni and the Nightwing Prime resolution, Titans #32 serving as John Layman’s farewell while tying into DC KO and hinting at what the incoming lineup might look like, End of Life #1 kicking off another of DC’s revived Vertigo launches from Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh with Eddie Stallion on the run and plenty of dark comedy, and Wonder Woman #30 as a fill-in two-parter that nods toward the coming Wonder War. Jace and Rocky also run through facsimile and second-print notes (Batman Adventures: Mad Love #1 facsimile, Flash #27 second printing, Detective Comics #575 facsimile/foil) plus collected editions highlights (Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2, Batgirl Vol. 2: Bloodlines, Green Lantern Vol. 5, The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus Vol. 3, Shade the Changing Man Omnibus Vol. 2, Batman and Robin by Tomasi/Gleason Vol. 3, and Green Arrow: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 1) before closing with their individual rankings, where End of Life #1 and World’s Finest #48 sit at the top of the conversation.

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